Árbær Travel Guide
Reykjavik





Stay near popular Árbær attractions
Things to do

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience

Golden Circle Iceland: Ultimate Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Ultimate Iceland Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Árbær

Center Hotels Plaza
"The hotel was conveniently located near the temple district and other sightseeing. Breakfast was great and the staff was friendly."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
"Hotel Reykjavík Grand has a lot of potential, but unfortunately the management and housekeeping fell well below expectations. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable, making the hotel itself a pleasant place to stay. The hotel also offered complimentary continental breakfast and provided ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
"Staff was extremely helpful but our room was not great. The balcony was unusable due to the floor bowing up. The shower drained very slow and the water would be ankle deep in the tub before you would be done showering. It also leaked under the glass wall causing the bathroom floor to be very wet. ..."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
"The rooms are very small but that is to be expected and how you are saving money compared to staying at a traditional hotel. I was surprised by how quiet it was. The shared bathrooms were not an issue and they were well kept. I appreciated being able to use the refrigerator to store some groceries ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Miðgarður by Center Hotels
"No access to hottub"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Fosshotel Reykjavik
"The location is great—you can walk to city center. The view from the high-floor room was amazing. On the day I stayed, the parking lot was closed due to construction, so I had to park at a nearby parking facility. Parking in Zone P4 was free from 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The front desk staff kindly explained ..."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Árbær

Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Pond are top sights worth seeing.

Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugardalsholl and Kringlan Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Vesturbær
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Vesturbær. A stop by Reykjavik Harbour or Landakotskirkja might round out your trip.

Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

















